Routine face care tips for everyone

CLEANSING: It must be carried out every day - evening and morning and every time new make-up is applied in daytime. The cleansing lotion used for cleansing, just like face creams, must be chosen considering the type of complexion. Women who wear makeup carry out a routine of cleansing, toning and moistening turn back the clock each evening, as well as washing the face in the morning. Take 5 minutes to remove old make-up and the grime and grease that have been accumulated during the day.

The traditional way to do it is to start with the cleansing of the lips, with circular moves, then cleansing of the eyes which require a cleansing lotion rich in emollients if it is the case of an obvious make-up. First remove the mascara from the eye-lashes with a well moisturized swab and, after that, using other swabs the eye-lids will be softly cleansed with circular moves. For a deep cleansing, the cleansing lotion s evenly spread on the face and neck with soft upwards moves on the face and up-and-down moves on the neck. To make the job easier keep your hair off your face.

Pour a little face cleansing cream into the palm of one hand and dab it over the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks but remember use two fingers of the other hand. Massage the cream into the skin, starting under the throat, using a gentle upward motion. Gently massage the cream from the eyes to the nose and to the forehead. Massage cream back over the chin, which is particularly prone to blackheads. Use the index finger. Now remove the cream from the face with tissue pads in each hand. Start under the chin and work over the cheeks and on to the forehead.

TONING: Toning lotions are needed for every type of skin even for dry complexion. Toners remove all traces of dirt, make-up or cleanser that remain after cleansing and stimulate the biologic functions of the skin and activate blood circulation, working simultaneously as a tonic on the facial muscles. Immediately after cleansing apply toner to the forehead and cheeks on a pad of wool. Apply the toner to the crevices around the nose and to the crevices around the chin. After cleansing and toning the skin, it is necessary to nourish it.

MOISTURIZING: It is needed to make skin smooth and supple. The face is exposed to the drying effect of the weather, so moisturizers which form a film over the skin contain and augment the natural moisture. Dab moisturizing cream lightly all over the face using index fingers. Press the fingers of both hands into the centre of the forehead and work the cream slowly outwards. Pat the cream gently around the eyes, then around the jaw line, chin and mouth with the middle fingers of both hands.

Usually, the moisturizers that protect the skin are applied mornings once the cleansing and toning of the skin are done. It is also recommended to apply a fine layer of powder, especially in case of an oily complexion, due to its absorptive and protective action.